Embossed Repoussé Copper Decorative Plate or Pencil Box Lid

This is a rectangular copper decorative object, possibly a lid for a stationery box or a wall-hanging panel, featuring high-relief repoussé craftsmanship. The piece displays a dense botanical arrangement of stylized leaves, four-petaled flowers, and rounded fruit-like forms against a stippled or 'pebbled' textured background. The metal exhibits a variegated patina, with bright natural copper highlights on the raised relief and deep blackened oxidation (artificial or age-related sulfurization) in the recessed areas to enhance the depth of the design. The construction shows rounded corners and a slightly lipped edge. Regarding condition, there are several notable areas of silver-colored metallic loss or residue—possibly solder or tinning remnants—visible on the leaves and fruit, suggesting the piece may have been part of a larger soldered assembly or has undergone a previous repair. The style is reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts movement or Art Nouveau, likely dating from the early to mid-20th century. The level of detail in the leaf venation indicates a moderate to high quality of metalwork, though the visible surface wear and oxidation spots suggest a history of utilitarian use or exposure to humidity.